Snowiest Regions in North America
About Skiing in North America
The United States and Canada offer some of the most epic ski resorts in the world, stretching from the Rockies in Colorado to the powder-covered peaks of British Columbia. Known for its varied terrain, exceptional snowfall, and modern infrastructure, North America is a paradise for skiers and snowboarders alike.
Explore the snowiest ski regions across North America. The following rankings highlight the regions with the most anticipated snowfall in the next 9 days. Use the date slider to adjust the forecast time frame and the weather model toggle buttons to compare predictions from leading forecasting models like ECMWF, GFS, and more.
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GEM1. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mt Hood Meadows to receive the most snow, with 63", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows63" | |
2. Mt Bachelor56" | |
3. Timberline Lodge54" | |
4. Cypress Mountain52" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort51" | |
6. Grouse Mountain51" | |
7. Hoodoo48" | |
8. Mt. Baker41" | |
9. Schweitzer37" | |
10. Crystal Mountain37" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Cypress Mountain to receive the most snow, with 52", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain52" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort51" | |
3. Grouse Mountain51" | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort23" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb19" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort16" | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort14" | |
9. Big White Ski Resort11" | |
10. Revelstoke10" | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Dodge Ridge to receive the most snow, with 18", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge18" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe16" | |
4. Kirkwood13" | |
5. China Peak12" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch12" | |
7. Heavenly8" | |
9. Sugar Bowl7" | |
10. Mt Shasta Ski Park7" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort13" | |
2. Powder Mountain12" | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area11" | |
4. Alta9" | |
5. Brighton Resort9" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort9" | |
8. Snowbird9" | |
10. Sundance8" | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 16", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe16" | |
3. Kirkwood13" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch12" | |
5. Heavenly8" | |
7. Sugar Bowl7" | |
9. Mt Rose4" | |
10. Homewood4" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Loveland Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loveland Ski Area10" | |
2. Arapahoe Basin9" | |
3. Silverton Mountain8" | |
4. Snowmass8" | |
5. Keystone8" | |
6. Beaver Creek8" | |
8. Steamboat7" | |
9. Vail7" | |
10. Sunlight Mountain Resort6" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Cannon Mountain and Waterville Valley to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain6" | |
2. Waterville Valley6" | |
3. Whiteface Mountain5" | |
4. Attitash5" | |
5. Wildcat Mountain4" | |
6. Loon Mountain4" | |
7. Pleasant Mountain4" | |
8. Sugarbush Resort4" | |
9. Middlebury Snow Bowl4" | |
10. Cranmore Mountain Resort4" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Le Massif de Charlevoix and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne6" | |
4. Mont Tremblant3" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
7. Blue Mountain2" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area6" | |
2. Boyne Mountain4" | |
3. Alpine Valley3" | |
4. The Highlands3" | |
5. Mount Bohemia2" | |
6. Mt Crescent2" | |
9. Snow Creek1" | |
10. Mad River1" | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak12" | |
2. June Mountain3" | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain4" | |
2. Beech Mountain1" | |
3. Ober Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
12. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe2" | |
3. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
4. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
13. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 9 days, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |